Travelling from Warsaw to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll catch your flight from Warsaw to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD). Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) and Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI) are Warsaw's main airports.
The average duration of a direct flight from Warsaw to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is 3 hours 51 minutes.
Warsaw and Madrid (where Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is located) share the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't need to adjust your watch once you arrive.
With 20 direct flights a week between the two airports, Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) is the busiest route. Wizz Air operates the earliest flight at 05:45. If you prefer to make the most of your day before jetting off, the latest departure from WAW to MAD is with Ryanair at 19:50.
Your flight from Warsaw to MAD won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Flying during a popular month like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Warsaw
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
Take off and land with no stops from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW). Nonstop flights from Warsaw to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) can be booked from here.
You can travel on a direct flight from Warsaw to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport with Wizz Air. This top carrier offers services from WAW.
WAW is roughly 8 kilometres from central Warsaw. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy travel app will show you the quickest route and available public transport options.
Catching an early flight from Warsaw to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near Frederic Chopin Airport:
Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI)
Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI) operates nonstop flights from Warsaw to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD).
From WMI, direct flights from Warsaw to MAD are offered by Ryanair.
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Warsaw to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Visit friends or family or cross another city off your list. Whatever you choose to do, here's where you can stop between Warsaw-Modlin Airport and MAD:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
With public transport, you can travel from central Warsaw to WMI in around 1 hour and 1 minute. The airport is roughly 40 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 50 minutes.
You're off on holiday, so why not book an extra night away from home? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Warsaw-Modlin Airport the day before your flight from Warsaw to MAD:
About Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Book a hotel near MAD if you're catching a late flight from Warsaw to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to central Madrid takes about 26 minutes in a car. It's approximately 18 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 37 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Warsaw to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Book a one-way ticket from Warsaw to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport from R 834 or travel return from just R 1,970. Fares listed are subject to change and may differ when you make your booking.
Book 8 months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from Warsaw to MAD.
To snag the lowest price on your tickets from Warsaw to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, book your trip for May (it's when flights are cheapest). Flexible with your dates? Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the most affordable day to fly.
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The best time to fly from Warsaw to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
July is the busiest month to board a flight from Warsaw to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Madrid, consider the pace you like to travel at.
The warmest month in Madrid is July, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC and 36ºC. Lock in your flights from Warsaw to MAD in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 11ºC. Look for cheap flights from Warsaw to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Madrid
After locking in your flight from Warsaw to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Madrid:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. El Retiro Park, Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor are top attractions which should be on any well-planned Madrid itinerary.
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